A post office called Leland has been in operation since 1857. The village was named for Edwin S. Leland. Geography. According to the 2010 census, Leland has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km 2), all land. Demographics
During the War of 1812 a storm flag was flown over Fort McHenry during the bombardment. It was replaced early on the morning of September 14, 1814 with a larger garrison flag (30 by 42 feet (9.1 m Ã 12.8 m)). The larger flag signaled American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore.
â Technically, the Fort Lee flag is not the worldâs largest national banner. A record-setting super flag was unveiled in Israel three years ago. The blue, white and gold colossus weighs more than 11,000 pounds and measures 2,165-by-330 feet. Other countries with notably enormous flags include Mexico and Morocco.